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<p>There is credible evidence that Falun Gong practitioners are subjected to serious
mistreatment. We regularly raise concerns with China on the treatment of religious
and ethnic minorities, and continue to monitor evidence surrounding abuses taking
place within China’s transplant system.</p><p>On 26 September during an Urgent Question
on Hong Kong, the Foreign Secretary set out the UK’s position on the persecution of
religious groups in China, including Falun Gong practitioners, on the grounds of religion
or belief. As the Foreign Secretary stated in the House, we are concerned that Chinese
Government guidelines on unapproved religious activity, education and travel may restrict
the peaceful observation of those rights. Further, at the 41<sup>st</sup> session
of the UN Human Rights Council in July 2019, we raised our concerns about freedom
of religion or belief in our ‘Item 4’ national statement.</p>
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